Meaning and history
Lois is a Greek name of uncertain meaning that appears in the New Testament, where Lois is the grandmother of Timothy and is praised for her sincere faith. The name came into English Christian use after the Protestant Reformation. It is also familiar through fictional reporter Lois Lane. Notable real bearers include author Lois Lowry and actress Lois Smith.
20062006: 87 births, rank #2,206
2007: 82 births, rank #2,328
2008: 85 births, rank #2,295
2009: 80 births, rank #2,396
2010: 70 births, rank #2,589
20112011: 72 births, rank #2,511
2012: 94 births, rank #2,047
2013: 78 births, rank #2,344
2014: 101 births, rank #1,967
2015: 109 births, rank #1,872
20162016: 119 births, rank #1,743
2017: 134 births, rank #1,614
2018: 122 births, rank #1,692
2019: 124 births, rank #1,687
2020: 106 births, rank #1,841
20212021: 120 births, rank #1,721
2022: 124 births, rank #1,684
2023: 132 births, rank #1,586
2024: 121 births, rank #1,681
20252025: 124 births, rank #1,666
Lois moved from #882 to #985 for girls between 1982 and 1983. Its highest annual birth count came in 1927, with 10,505 births.